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MSc Medical Bioscience

Glasgow Caledonian University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Glasgow Caledonian University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This interdisciplinary course is designed to develop theoretical and practical knowledge in cell and molecular biology, clinical microbiology, virology and pharmacology and apply this to understanding the causes and treatments of disease processes. You will explore a diverse range of topics underpinned by research expertise across the department in research areas such as diabetes and obesity, pulmonary hypertension, wound healing, microbial safety, atherosclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. An emphasis is placed on developing practical laboratory and research skills essential for the workplace through a combination of taught laboratory classes and an extended laboratory-based research project. Medical Bioscience students gain a number of transferable employment-related skills including team building, problem-solving, critical thinking, cross-cultural communication and leadership.The course will provide you with current theoretical knowledge and practical skills to equip you for entry to the life science industry or academia. The department works in close partnership with the University’s Career Service and has a programme of careers and employability events and initiatives that runs continuously throughout the academic year. A range of diverse career pathways could be considered after successful completion of this course of study, including but not limited to: Academic research careers, including PhD study, Further or Higher Education lecturing, Industrial research in the life science sector and Medical science writing and systematic reviewing.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,200per year

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University information

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University

  • University League Table

    85th

  • Campus address

    Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G4 0BA, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    56th out of 91 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    179 82%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    73rd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    n/a

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